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    Florida's Governor Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Richard Spencer Speech

    As a state entity, the University of Florida must allow the white nationalist to speak on campus. But its president urged students and staff to avoid the event and shun its speaker.
    by Laurel Wamsley Oct 17, 2017 2 minutes
    As a state entity, the University of Florida had to permit Richard Spencer to speak. But its president urged students and staff to avoid the event and "shun" Spencer and his followers.

    When Hurricane Irma was bearing down on Florida last month, Gov. Rick Scott declared a state of emergency. On Monday, he did the same thing in Alachua County, ahead of a speech by white nationalist Richard Spencer at the University of Florida in Gainesville.

    "We live in a country where everyone has the right to voice their opinion, however, we have. "This executive order is an additional step to ensure that the University of Florida and the entire community is prepared so everyone can stay safe."

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